SEARCH THE BOAT GALLEY
A brief overview of boat energy systems and how we settled on lithium batteries. [More] Deciding on Lithiums
Deciding on Lithiums
Batteries & Charging Them
Having enough power on a boat is a combination of battery choice, monitoring, maintenance and charging.
Learn how not to have any amp-ogres aboard!
Is the Fridge Failing? Or the Batteries?
Troubleshooting refrigeration problems can be frustrating. Especially if you forget to check this. [More] Is the Fridge Failing? Or the Batteries?
How to Get the Battery Power You Need
If you’ve never done it, upgrading your battery bank can be confusing. Learn what you need to make the best choice for your boat. [More] How to Get the Battery Power You Need
Boat Battery Types 101
Learn about the different types of boat batteries and figure out which ones are best for you! [More] Boat Battery Types 101
PowerMax: Customer Service Above and Beyond
PowerMax chargers are solid chargers at an affordable “non-marine\” price. When I recently had a problem with ours, their customer service blew me away! [More] PowerMax: Customer Service Above and Beyond
Are Lithium Batteries the Better Choice?
Lithium batteries for your boat aren’t cheap, but are they the better choice? Why we chose lithium and how we like them. [More] Are Lithium Batteries the Better Choice?
Lithium Boat Batteries
Lithium batteries are a big upgrade on any boat. Are they worth the price? What advantages do they offer? Review and comparison to lead-acid batteries. [More] Lithium Boat Batteries
Monitoring Batteries
Knowing the amps in and out of your batteries is the first step to having plenty of power aboard. Installing a battery monitor is a fairly simple DIY project. [More] Monitoring Batteries
The Power Equation
Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat. [More] The Power Equation
Is It the Refrigerator — or Bad Batteries?
Your refrigerator isn’t cooling and you’ve checked everything you can on it. Don’t give up — there’s another possibility! [More] Is It the Refrigerator — or Bad Batteries?
